- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MI
Bentley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bentley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262856000292
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentley Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentley Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bentley Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 262856000292 · Canton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 15.5:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Bentley Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bentley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 479
Bentley Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Bentley Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentley Elementary School compares
Bentley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Asian 16.1%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Bentley Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Canton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bentley Elementary School
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentley Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Bentley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bentley Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bentley Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Bentley Elementary School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.